My Resolutions for 2013

Computer, coffee, conscience - all systems go. Let's begin: 1. Meditate, reflect and relax my spirit for at least 20 minutes each morning and evening. Sprinkle the resulting good karma liberally at work and play.  2. Appreciate, support and make love to my wife every day. (Proceed immediately to #6 to find the strength.) 3. Unless absolutely unavoidable, get to bed by or before 10pm. Every. Single. Night. 4. Consult...

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Write Now #2: Embrace the Business Side of Writing

Here's a story we've all heard before. As a rule, we writers spend as much time as possible drinking coffee, pondering the human experience, and desperately trying to funnel the end product into a story idea or two. In the process, we sometimes forget to eat, sleep, pay our bills, or wear pants, to the occasional amusement (and semi-regular hand-wringing) of those with whom we share beds and/or bathroom space. But, we remind them, there is good...

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Write Now #1: Find Stories Wherever You Are

"It's over," Rachel yells as she drops her fork loudly. "Why can't you get that?" Embarrassed, Steven scans the restaurant then glares back at her in a weak attempt to preserve what little dignity he has left. "Keep your voice down," he hisses back. "This isn't the time or place." "It's never the time or place," she counters. Steven rises abruptly. "I'm going to the bathroom," he declares. "You'd better still be here when I get back." He...

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